January 16, 2008

Old Friends

Hey there friends. I'm still here getting sicker by the day, it seems. Sweet Hubby hopped on a plane and got out of dodge as soon as I announced I wasn't feeling well. He claims to have meetings in Alabama this week but I think you and I both know better. So congratulations Big Guy, you won round one, but when you come crawling home on Friday sick as a dog, I'll be too busy feeling good to take care of you.

So since I've no one to take care of me (insert "awwww" here), I'm spending time with some old friends. The first is a little treat my Mom always made me when I was ill. It was lovingly referred to as Sick Toast. It has powerful medicinal qualities. We got this special treat only when we were sick & I'm not sure, but I think it's because of all of the hard work that goes into making it. See if you can follow me: toast 2 pieces of bread, butter bread, stack 2 slices of toast together, cut in half horizontally and wait, here is the most important step, cut the halves in half vertically giving you 4 stacks of toast. Whew. I'm tired just thinking about it. Now, I'll tell you that the powers of Sick Toast are lessened when you are forced to make it for yourself (insert another "awwww" here) but it is better than nothing.

Next I want to introduce you to another old friend, Country Home May 2002. I reach for this magazine time & again & stare longingly at it's contents. I've actually owned 2 copies, the first I cut to shreds for my inspiration books and the 2nd I've left whole so that I might have access to it, in it's entirety, whenever I need to. I should probably get a third copy to keep in a safe deposit box with my other important papers.

Enjoy this sneak peek but if you come across a copy in your adventures, don't hesitate to buy it.

Yummy, isn't it? Now, speaking of friends, it seems I've made a new one. I had an email this morning from Beth at Memory Makers Magazine who mentioned my blog on her newest post. I was so wowed! Thank you Beth. I'm honored to be in such great company with the other blogs you mentioned and I'm so glad to have you as a regular reader. You made this sick girl's day!

Oh and one more thing. For all of you emailing me about the button pushpins, the directions are almost as difficult as the Sick Toast. Take a plain white pushpin, attach button with hot glue, stick in bulletin board. Good luck with that. Also, I adore the Bag 'O Buttons from Autumn Leaves. I get them at my local Archivers store and have probably bought every variety by now.

31 comments:

Im sorry you are sick and I know what it means to be sick and alone.My hubby has worked out of town alot too.I have had this sinus/flu mess all during the holidays. Even one day I called him at work crying please come take me to the emergancy I can't move my head. WELL he couldn't get away. I say this to say that a few weekends ago He got a cough and fever. OMG he was dieing..had to go to the doc. and laid in his recliner whinning.I shopped all weekend..yepee.

Okay, I own that CH copy from 2002 and I have actually made the cuppie-cakies with the sugared pansy on top. How's that? We were meant for each other...Wanna know something else? I'm sick too! Dr's appointment and antibiotics and everything. So, community-wide moan inserted and all my sympathies and empathies blown your way in a giant kiss!

oh you poor girl! I know it sucks to be sick alone :( I just got over the nasty flu! Week of torture!!! But I'm ok after all :) So I'm sure that you will survive your sickness too! Well with that "Sick toast" you just have to :)

Cocoa and toast (as we call it, here in the coastal nest) is also a favorite here, but alas, its like a breakfast staple for my Ryan. The more butter the better, so when you dunk it in the cocoa you leave little buttery oil slicks, then you get the salty and sweet. (Ry says, if I am too stingy with the butter, hey, Im in charge of those arteries, you know!)

That house in your magazine looks like eye candy for sure, We live in an old English tutor home ourselves, theres nothing like the charm of steep rooflines for old cottages to get a girls decorating juices flowing.Fairytale- for sure.

Sorry you're so sick and by yourself. My husband travels alot too (he's been gone 10 days now) so I know how it is to have to cope with everything on your own an not feel well. Hope you feel better soon!

I came back to say that I think you should be working in Sales. As soon as I left my comment earlier I went directly to eBay to see if I could find this magazine. I did but I had to buy 7 other issues with it! I don't know if I should thank you or be mad at you...just kidding! Thanks for posting it, it looks really good and it's worth it so I can drool over that darling home!

Very sorry to hear you are sick - hoping that "sick toast" speeds along your recovery. I must promptly search for the CH 2002 that you have because for some reason it is not in my library of CH magazines. Loving the pictures you took of the inside. I can see why you have two copies, and why you reach for it during times of sickness. I have several like that myself. I have the same buttons that you do! I had to laugh at your intricate directions of how to make the button push pin. I had to re-read three times to make sure I understoon ;o) I'll have to give it a try. Hope you get better very soon Jen. Sending medicinal get well hugs your way!!

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that does that! I have my 'book' and then I have doubles of the magazines so I can read them whole. I'm so relieved that I'm not alone in this fanatacism.

I'm so sorry you are sick and all alone. That's the worst, I always find myself five years old again and wanting my mom (b/c hubs just doesnt fix chicken noodle soup and 7-Up the same way :) Hope you feel better soon.

One thing you forgot on your toast: cinnamon sugar! That and a glass of ginger ale, and you have MY sick treats from childhood. I'm sorry you're not feeling well, Jen. There's nothing like a good mag and some comfort food, though, is there? Feel better!!

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I'm a Village living, decorating obsessed, home chef, gardener in training, creative spirit and lover of the simple life. I am Mom to 2 sweet girls and wife to 1 amazing man. I love my family, friends and all things cottage and vintage. I believe in taking risks and following your dreams. Life is short. Enjoy every moment.